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How to color-match your lipstick to find your perfect neutral shade
October 17, 2019 at 11:15PM by CWC When I hear “color matching,” I think of finding the just-right foundation shade, looking for shirts that match my ugly nail colors, and wearing shoes that correspond to the hues on the rest of my outfit (just me?). Then, as I gazed upon the hundreds of lipstick hues one day while browsing beauty shelves, I thought: Shouldn’t we color match our lipstick, too? Color matching your foundation involves choosing the shade that matches your skin undertones, which, of course, makes your formula blend as seamlessly as possible with your complexion. With lipstick, it’s the same idea: You pick colors that match your undertones and lip color. “It’s important to color match your lipstick so the color flatters your skin tone and brings out your best features,” says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Dorman. “If your lipstick is the wrong match, it can make skin look sallow and detract from your eye color.” This is actually why Clinique just launched their Even Better Pop Lip Color Foundation ($20), which is a line of 28 shades of lipstick, from which you can find your perfect neutral. The brand uses “shade-match science,” which guides you through your foundation color match (there are 56 foundation shades), then uses an algorithm to get you the best lip options to go along with it. The whole idea’s particularly helpful when looking for a more neutral lipstick, which is probably the hardest one to find. “Neutral shades can be very tricky,
These are the best serums for dry skin, according to a dermatopathologist
October 13, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC You can always count on serums to give you your glowiest, healthiest skin. While the magic potion of sorts does wonders for any skin type, taking advantage of the product’s hydrating qualities can be especially beneficial when dealing with dryness, whether that’s a year-round or seasonal thing. Think of your serum as a tall drink of water for your skin. Because of its potent mix of skin-boosting active ingredients, they can take dry, flaky skin to glowy and moisturized overnight. And according to Gretchen Frieling, a Boston-based dermatopathologist, there are three key ingredients to look out for when buying a serum when you have dry skin—the first being hyaluronic acid, which is an all-star in replenishing moisture. “As age, we naturally lose the ability to retain moisture in our skin. Moisture is needed for a supple and youthful look and feel. Without an adequate amount, our skin begins to lose plumpness and firmness,” Dr. Frieling says. “Hyaluronic acid is super effective because it can absorb up to 1,000 times its own weight in water. Since it’s so absorbent, it’s able to draw in water and lock in vital moisture. By rehydrating the skin, it smooths and plumps the surface, while dramatically reducing fine lines and wrinkles.” Also important? Vitamin C, which is hands-down one of the best nutrients for skin health. Dr. Frieling says the powerful antioxidant not only protects the skin from damaging free radicals, aids in cellular repair, helps with wound
The reflective activewear pieces that are just as flashy at night as they are in the light
October 11, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Running at night or early in the morning can be scary. And no, I’m not just saying that because I spend all my free time listening to true-crime podcasts. Even though you’re doing your body good by working up a sweat, you could still be putting yourself at risk if you’re not wearing glowy, reflective clothing. When you’re running in low light, it can be really hard for cars to see you. Luckily, there’s no need to change your routine. One easy way to help drivers spot you is by upgrading your activewear collection with clothing that glows in the dark or reflects when light bounces off of it. From leggings that light up like the night sky to sneakers that are flashy in the best way, these are the reflective finds to stock up on before your next run. The best reflective activewear pieces for your runs 1. Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Crop II Reflective, $118 Don’t let the camo print on these leggings fool you. They have reflective details by the ankles that ensure you’re easily seen in the dark. 2. Adidas Women’s Nite Jogger Shoes, $130 These sneakers are just as flashy at night as they are during the day thanks to all the reflective details. 3. Nike City Reflect Running Tights, $140 Beyond the cool color (I mean, could it be prettier?), these high-waisted tights have reflective seams around the hips that can’t be missed. 4. The North
There’s never been a better time to buy an inexpensive serum—and these under-$35 options are proof
October 04, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC With so many great serums on the market filled with it-ingredients that you’ve just gotta have for your routine, it’s hard to resist going gaga over them all… like a child pining for every doll in the toy store. Beauty shelves are minefields of options, and it makes it far too easy to empty your wallet in pursuit of a healthy complexion. So what’s a girl to do? With a seemingly infinite number of skin-care serums out there to choose from, there are more affordable—and effective—options than ever. Formulators have nailed how to pack actives like vitamin C, retinol and niacinamide into products that everyone can manage to snag for themselves without breaking the bank. The Ordinary has been dutifully offering potent skin-care serums since 2016, with not one bottle running past $29 (and for what it’s worth, that single $29 serum is double the cost of the rest of the line). Over the past year or so, even more wallet-friendly skin-care brands have infiltrated the shelves: There’s Versed, a solution-oriented collection you can get at Target; The Inkey List, a London-based beauty brand where nothing costs over $15; Sweet Chef, a spin-off line from buzzy K-beauty brand Glow Recipe that’s sold at Target and makes nutrient-dense serums for much less than its sister brand; and Ghost Democracy, a derm-backed skin-care line offering the most coveted ingredients at more cost-effective prices than most. Drugstore staple brands like Neutrogena and Olay have even caught
We found a drugstore buy that’s the 3 most effective skin-care ingredients rolled into one serum
September 26, 2019 at 08:58PM by CWC At age 28, I finally have my “skin-care wardrobe” down pat. Sandwiched in between my cleanser and moisturizer is my trifecta of serums, each of which help to target a different issue: hyaluronic acid twice a day for hydration, vitamin C in the morning in for brightening dark spots, and retinol at night for texture issues. But with the launch of its new Bright Boost Illuminating Serum ($20), Neutrogena just introduced a product that can replace my usual three steps with a single application. The brand just rolled out its Bright Boost line, which was created by millennial women for millennial women (aka me, aged 28) to target their initial signs of aging—like dullness, dark spots, dryness, and texture issues. The star ingredient is a molecule called NeoGlucosamine, an amino sugar that serves as one of the building blocks in oh-so-hydrating hyaluronic acid. And man oh man, does this thing put in work. When used on its own, it does a lot of the same things that I rely on in my three-ingredient combo. It helps to boost cell turnover—aka retinol’s claim to fame—to 10 times faster than usual, according to Neutrogena; reduces the appearance of dark spots by disrupting the skin pigmentation process, which we usually turn to vitamin C to do; and hydrates and plumps skin, à la hyaluronic acid. While there are no studies comparing the relative effectiveness of NeoGlucosamine to its counterparts, it certainly does give them a run
Here’s what Simone Biles eats every day to power through Olympic flips and feats
September 20, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC For the average person, hitting their major macronutrient requirements is a daily goal. For Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, it’s a non-negotiable. You certainly don’t land a triple double on the floor or a double-double on the beam without having the energy necessary to power those moves. (And okay, intense dedication and talent.) Besides coordination, gymnastics takes incredible arm, core, and quad strength. When Well+Good hung out with the four-time Olympic gold medalist and Candid brand ambassador, we couldn’t resist asking her…what the heck do you eat? Here, Biles shares what an average day of eating looks like for her in the midst of training and competitions. Is her eating as balanced as her beam routine? Keep reading to find out. Scroll down to see what an average day of eating looks like for Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Photo: Getty Images/Povareshka; Graphic: Well+Good Creative Breakfast You know what Biles has on an average day of eating before she starts her hours-long practices? Nope, not oatmeal. Not a nutrition bar. It’s waffles. “What I eat depends on the day and how I’m feeling, but sometimes I like to get up and have a protein waffle in the morning for breakfast with some fruit,” she says. Um, way more satisfying than anything that fits in your purse. Photo: Getty Images;Lisovskaya; Graphic: Well+Good Creative Lunch When lunchtime hits, Biles prioritizes getting more protein—and fiber. “For lunch, it’s usually chicken and some vegetables,” she says. Easy, simple, done.
This makeup artist trick will make your lashes look five times thicker—no mascara required
September 19, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC There’s a lot most of us are willing to do in pursuit of more luxurious eyelashes. Between lash lifts, lash extensions, lash serums, false lashes, and good old-fashioned mascara, there’s clearly no shortage of options out there to help women get the longer, fuller and lashes of their dreams. But you actually don’t need to shell out hundreds of dollars on semi-permanent treatments or invest in a pricey mascara to get the job done: All you really need is a steady hand and a little bit of eyeliner. Enter “tightlining,” which involves lining the upper rim of your eye (aka the waterline beneath your top lashes) with eyeliner, and will instantly make your lashes look fuller and thicker “It makes you look like you have more lashes than you actually do,” says makeup artist Allyson Wisel. “It accentuates the eyes.” And though it might sound intense, it’s shockingly easy to do on your own. To get the look (and fool everyone you know grab either a black or brown eye pencil—Wisel is a fan of Milani Supreme Kohl ($6) and Cargo Swimmables ($18)—and apply it “connect the dots” style. Dab on a few small strokes of liner as close to the lash as possible, then connect them to get your thickest and most efficient line. Leave your lower waterline liner-free in order to give your top lashes an added element of oomph. While tightlining undoubtedly works wonders on its own (I tried it for myself,
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
September 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC I like my eyelashes to feel like actual butterflies sitting on my eyeballs, protecting them from crap in the air while making my eyes look pretty and feminine. With lots and lots of length. Some people get annoyed by eyelashes that they can literally feel open and close and hit your under-eye area with every blink, but not me. While I’ve used everything from lash-lengthening mascaras to heated eyelash curlers (and hell, even a lash lift), my favorite lash booster is the cult-favorite Grandelash MD Lash Enhancing Serum ($65). It’s beloved by lash lovers everywhere (and has 60,000 loves on Sephora) for a reason. Nothing else has made such a visible change in my lashes as this serum. Shirley Chi, MD, a California-based dermatologist, isn’t surprised by the popularity of Grandelash serum. “It has a lot of amino acids and peptides in it, which creates a good environment for hair to grow,” she tells me. “If you have a good environment, then the hairs are more likely to grow longer.” Of course, this doesn’t actually mean you’ll have more hair follicles; she points out that it simply means your lash strands are going to be more nourished, so they’ll give you that fuller butterfly look. “Your lashes will look thicker, not only because of the conditioners that are in the product—which do make your hair look more voluminous—but because the proteins and plant extracts make a good ambiance for your hair to grow
What it’s *really* like to get a $2,000 facial treatment
September 13, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXa5V2KkJE] Close your eyes and imagine getting a $2,000 facial. Are you envisioning your skin being scrubbed with tiny crystals? The most extra LED light setup? Face masks and chemical peels and gadgets galore? Yep, that’s pretty accurate, at least in senior video producer Ella Dove’s experience in Well+Good’s latest episode of What the Wellness. As Dove waltzes into New York Dermatology Group’s (chic AF) clinic on Fifth Avenue in New York City, she prepares to try out the $2,000 “runway” facial (yeah, it even has a fancy name) right before our very eyes to see what the fuss is about and if it’s actually worth the hefty price tag. “This is the most outlandish episode I’ve been a part of,” she says, right before she gets her complexion scrubbed clean of gunk, zapped with high-tech lasers, exfoliated on multiple levels, and plumped and toned with radiofrequency and LED light therapy. During the 90-minute skin-enhancing extravaganza, you get to witness just what happens to your skin when it gets some of the techiest, ingredient-savvy love around. “This is the crème de la crème of what dermatology and technology have to offer,” says Dove by the end of the facial. It’s true—NYDG’s treatment is all about utilizing the latest advancements in skin technology so that your skin truly leaves looking out-of-this-world radiant. How does Dove’s complexion look once it’s over? Is this extra-level facial actually worth it? Watch the video to see what true